COUNTRY FLAIR

All songs written by Rich Cabela, Wayne Schmitt, and Tom Schmitt

  • Here you are in the desert of your heart

    Shaking like a leaf settled in your tree of pride

    Wondering why your world and ways have been

    Taking what you could, leaving who you love behind

    You may never know if the pain is gonna heal you

    You may never know what your conscience will reveal

    You may never know what a life is gonna deal you

    You may never know til you know

    Family gone, you're wishing you had someone to lean on

    Shunning all alone, kicking down the road of woe

    Yesterday is always a mile too late

    Sucking down the beers, drowning all your tears away

    You may never know how the pain is gonna heal you

    You may never know what a conscience can reveal

    You may never know where a life is gonna take you

    You may never know til you know

    All the little things you put up to store

    All the people that you have betrayed

    You were building something out upon the sand

    Only just to see it fade away

    You may never know…

    ©2021 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Hold my hand, hold my hand

    Don't you ever let it go until you understand

    Won't you hold my hand, hold my hand

    You can never win a war unless you take a stand

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    Hold my hand, hold my hand

    We wouldn't be together if we didn't give a damn

    Won't you hold my hand, hold my hand

    You only get your freedom if and when you take a stand

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    If we need to stand together, let us stand for love

    If we're going to live together, let us stand for love

    Hold my hand, hold my hand

    You can sow the word around and tell your other friends

    To hold my hand, hold my hand

    Together we can make it if we only take a stand

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    Take a stand for love, take a stand for love

    For love, take a stand, for love take a stand

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Gather 'round with our friends, hanging by the fireside

    What it is and ideas on life

    Sitting down in among the young, being up gotta smile on

    Hoping they are gonna be alright

    Helping one another some learning how to get it done in love

    This time we hold on to the rule

    For it is the way we have been shown

    Reaching out about the times let it known what's on our minds

    We will always try to share the lines

    Getting down in among the young, being up gotta smile on

    Hoping we are gonna be alright

    Helping one another some learning how to get it done in love

    Gotta be the future, gotta live the truth

    Ride the storm together to discover

    Sitting down in among the young, being up gotta smile on

    Knowing we are gonna be alright

    Helping one another some learning how to get it done with love and might

    Getting down in among the young, being up gotta smile on

    Knowing they are gonna be alright

    Helping one another some learning how to get it done with love and might

    ©2021 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Midnight strangers sitting in a row

    All night thinking it's time to go

    Trading places looking in the mirror

    If this is living let me know

    Last call, lights out had a real good time

    You hate to leave this way again

    You keep hangin' on

    Going nowhere, never getting nowhere

    You keep hangin' on

    Needing something, never getting nothing

    Keep hangin' on

    Keep hangin' on

    You gotta know your feelings are going to change

    So, don't let the pain get in your way

    You keep hangin' on

    Going nowhere, never getting nowhere

    You keep hangin' on

    Needing something, never getting nothing

    Keep hangin' on

    Keep hangin' on

    Keep hangin' on

    Keep hangin' on

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Have you ever dreamed of

    Have you ever thought of

    Have you ever had love

    Did you ever just leave it up in the air

    To let it come on, to let it come on down It’ll come on down

    Did you ever hear me

    Did you ever see me

    Would you ever love me

    Would you ever just leave it up in the air

    To let it come on, to let it come on down It’ll come on down

    Many people want to cry for you

    And many others want to die for you

    Life can be just as simple as a breeze

    Moving here and there Just like the trees And all the while growing free

    And all the while blowing free

    Do you always wait for and

    Would you ever pray for

    Will you always need more

    Would you ever just leave it up in the air

    To let it come on to let it come on down yeah it’ll come on down yeah

    Are you in a good place

    Waiting for that big break

    Will it be your saving grace

    Would you ever just leave it up in the air

    To let it come on to let it come on down yeah it’ll come on down yeah

    Many people want to cry for you

    And many others want to die for you

    Life can be just as simple as a breeze Moving here and there Just like the trees

    And all the while growing free

    And all the while blowing free

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • In a bar with people on a row

    Not a face in sight that I would know

    Standing all alone

    On a train, I don't know where it goes

    Colorado maybe Mexico

    Riding all alone

    Been a heavy exercise doing contemplating about my life

    I forget about the worries and I do a peddle down the line

    All alone

    Another night and feeling rather low

    Gotta try to hold this vertigo

    Wading all alone

    City seems to come from down below

    Coward residents and overgrown

    Livin all alone

    Been a heavy exercise doing contemplating about my life

    I forget about the worries and I make a peddle down the line

    It's been a real long while, to go back in time

    Would be kinda superstitious of the days gone by

    Maybe later, I can step into the light

    All alone

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • I love to see you in the morning when the sunrise

    I love to see you in the evening when your eyes aglow

    I like to make believe that I'm a tin soldier

    And to make believe that you're my commander

    Everybody's gotta have a dream sometime

    Everybody's gotta have a dream sometime

    Sometimes when I get the feeling

    I want to share it with you only if you're willing

    Can you understand the words that I'm saying

    Can you understand me even when I'm praying

    Everybody's gotta pray sometime

    Everybody's gotta pray sometime

    I try to understand the things you're doing, I try to love you too

    Everybody's gotta try to love sometime

    Everybody's gotta try to love someone sometime

    I love to see you in the middle of the midnight

    I can feel you in the kiss of love you're giving me

    I have thought about the situation

    It's so wonderful a celebration

    Everybody's gotta celebrate sometime

    Everybody's gotta celebrate sometime

    Everybody's gotta pray sometime

    Everybody's gotta pray sometime

    Everybody's gotta try to love someone sometime

    Everybody's gotta dream

    Everybody's gotta dream

    Everybody's gotta have a dream sometime

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Is there a little romance in the air

    Maybe some reservations that we share Can we make up a reason to go anywhere

    It doesn't really matter as long as we're there

    You wanna do things your way

    I wanna do things mine

    So why don't we take a holiday

    To see if we can find some time

    And bring back the love that we fell in And talk about remember when

    Yeah get back the love that we fell in And live it like remember when

    Now we feel that emotion we can throw on the fire

    Just a little spark ignites our desire

    Time and time again it's love higher and higher

    You wanna do things...

    Everyone says remember when

    Every now and then

    Every time we remember when

    We go back again

    You wanna do things...

    .

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Wherever you go my love

    You’ll know right where to find me

    Whatever you see in me

    You will see forever

    Whenever you cry my love

    I’ll be right there behind you

    There to remind you

    Be not afraid

    Come follow me

    Whenever you call my love

    I will find you the answer

    Whenever you breathe my love

    You will know I’m beside you

    There to remind you

    Be not afraid

    Come follow me

    I’ll be hanging on and on and on

    I’ll be hanging on to you

    I’ll be hanging on to you so we get through

    I’ll be staying on and on and on

    I’ll be staying on with you

    I’ll be staying on with you so we get through

    If ever you doubt my love

    I will show you a rainbow

    Whenever you’re lost my love

    I’ll be right there to guide you

    There to remind you

    Be not afraid...

    ©2021 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • You're eyes wide open and your hoedown feels like a fire drill

    But you keep on boppin' cause the rockin' gives you a thrill

    We don't wanna meddle in your congregation

    When you're gettin' down tonight

    You're jammin' now, the music pounds on your ear drums

    Your feet are moving, so you keep on pushing it on

    In a little while you'll settle down

    For your love is emanating in the crowd

    Slowly, slowly you begin to spin around

    You're eyes wide open and your hoedown feels like a fire drill

    But you keep on boppin' cause the rockin' gives you a thrill

    We don't wanna meddle with your affirmation

    When you're gettin' down tonight

    You're eyes wide open and your hoedown feels like a fire drill

    But you keep on boppin' cause the rockin' gives you a thrill

    You're eyes wide open and your hoedown feels like a fire drill

    But you keep on boppin' cause the rockin' gives you a thrill Tonight!

    ©2022 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Will you climb up the mountain will you see the other side

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Courage to be redefined

    Who you gonna be now, what you wanna do

    Did you wanna turn your back on reality move it all around

    Even though you're standing all alone

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Will you climb up the mountain when you're feeling all right

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Fighting for you're state of mind

    One life is all you're gonna get so you better make it right

    Are you ready for another step cause it might just be the one

    That takes you higher

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Will you climb up the mountain just to see what you will find

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Truly different and divine

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Will you climb up the mountain when you're looking for the light

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Rather than the dark of night

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Will you climb up the mountain when you wanna redesign

    Will you climb up the mountain will you climb will you climb

    Heading for that finish line

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Early morn you're packing up to go, talking about those days of long ago

    How you need some time to be alone, wanna have your confidence in mind

    Gotta make sure everything is right, won't handle being out of line

    Falling in and out of love, time away is good

    Although it's understood we know

    Game is on game is off

    Sometimes it feels like we're just living in a country song

    Game is on game is off, you and me ought to do this thing

    'Cause it's taking us way too long, way too long

    To and fro we go it's on and on, even if we're always getting along

    Do we clarify before it's gone, better leave that harmful thought behind

    You and I will have a glass of wine, maybe catch a line before we go

    Falling in and out of love, you and I are good

    And it's understood we know

    Game is on game is off

    Sometimes it feels like we're just living in a country song

    Game is on game is off, you and me ought to do this thing

    'Cause it's taking us way too long, way too long

    Game is on...

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Don't come from Alabama and I ain't from Tennessee

    I've been to California but it's really not for me

    I'm just a guy down in Nebraska and that's where I'm gonna stay

    Can't worry about tomorrow I'm just living for today

    Drive a Chevy pickup and takes me where I go

    It ain't nothing pretty but it gets me down the road

    I like hunting in the morning I go fishing in the afternoon

    Digging in my garden is just something that I do...this is my life

    I wake up in the morning and I look out to the sky

    And I thank the Lord for giving me this life

    Living in the country and I'm loving on my wife

    I got three young ones who keep my future bright...this is my life

    I listen to the music I like playing my guitar

    Hanging with the family it don't matter where we are

    I get a tender loving feeling when we all belly up to the bar

    A good old conversation lets us know just how we are...now this is my life

    I wake up in the morning and I look out to the sky

    And I thank the Lord for giving me this life

    Living in the country and I'm loving on my wife

    I got three young ones who keep my future bright...this is my life

    I've been up to the mountains and I've been down to the sea

    And I've come to find out who I'm gonna be

    I've been across the ocean and there's been a lot to see

    And I'm grateful to my God for loving me..this is my life

    I never went to college but I think I'll be alright

    Get along with others, though there's some don't think I might

    I ain't looking for a hassle I'm not looking for a fight

    I hold on to my anger it's just better left inside...this is my life

    I wake up in the morning and I look out to the sky

    And I thank the Lord for giving me this life

    Living in the country and I'm loving on my wife

    I got three young ones who keep my future bright...this is my life

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • We've got dancing shoes on and we're rockin' in 'em

    And our feet are moving blazing dynamite

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're stompin' on 'em

    As we celebrate and boogie through the night

    Take a hand and make a circle bring it in and get your mojo

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're rockin' in 'em

    And our feet are moving blazing dynamite

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're stompin' on 'em

    As we celebrate and boogie through the night

    Raise your hands up to the sky line

    Lift them up and see what you find

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're struttin' in 'em

    Now we're cuttin' and we're movin' left and right

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're sliding on 'em

    Maybe soon we're gonna give into the light

    Take a hand and make a circle bring it in and let your soul go

    Dancing Shoes,dancing shoes

    Take a hand and make a circle bring it in and let your soul go

    Dancing Shoes, dancing shoes

    Raise your hands up to the sky line

    Lift them up and see what you find

    Dancing Shoes,dancing shoes

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're rockin' in 'em

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're stompin' on 'em

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're rockin' in 'em

    And our feet are moving blazing dynamite

    We've got dancing shoes on and we're stompin' on 'em

    As we celebrate and boogie through the night

    ©2019 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Burned out from all the years

    Lousy coffee and the puppeteers

    Gonna take another month to be denied

    Want to be more concrete

    Something solid for to set your feet

    So you go out searching for a way to change your mind

    Ease off uncertainty

    Cause it kinda makes you weak in the knees

    But you take that courage and you get out there and try

    With love from up above

    You can do the thing you're thinking of

    Forget about the worry and determine how you might

    I admit it's not surprising with a thought of theorizing

    Navigate to anything upright

    I admit a bit confusing, but at times it's quite amusing

    Saddle up and get on with your life

    That freedom you receive

    From within and through a holy being

    Can't put a price on the way you will survive

    On a sea a rollin' keeping with the tide

    This is how the world has been designed

    If we see tommorrow let it be a sign

    Break away from staying blind

    I admit that I'm still chasing

    And it's like my own libation

    I admit I do enjoy the fight

    I admit it's so confounding, but it's also quite defining

    I admit we should control our ride

    I admit I'm not religious

    But believe my soul is righteous

    I depend on how I see the light

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • You've been fishing for a certain type

    And you've been baiting like you're gonna get that one into your net

    But you ain't caught up to him yet

    Check the line, maybe you got a nibble baby

    Check the line, maybe you'll get a good one

    You can reel in

    In a nutshell you've been trying to

    Land a man into your life

    And let him stay and call your own

    Make him be for you alone

    You have twitter, you got Instagram

    There are seven ways online that you connect

    You got a phone and baby it is always on

    Check the line, maybe you got a nibble baby

    Check the line, maybe you'll get a good one

    You can reel in

    You got to take your time maybe put out a little more line

    Let it sink into your heart, be patient with your love

    Keep happiness inside, be a friend through the day & night

    Get a little help from up above

    Making sure that it is right

    Check the line, maybe you got a nibble baby

    Check the line, maybe you'll get a good one

    You can reel in

    Check the line...

    ©2019 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Love is a story, gotta be good, gotta be strong

    Love has no worry, never afraid, never alone

    Love is forever, give it away, help it along

    Love is the answer for the people waiting everywhere

    Do you know what you are looking for...I believe you do, I am looking too

    Turning pages in the book of time leaving all the years behind

    Love is forgiving, let it begin, let it be free

    Love is the reason for the people living everywhere

    Do you know what you are looking for...I believe you do, I am looking too

    Turning pages in the book of time leaving all the years behind

    Come all ye faithful love one and all, you make the difference when you hear the call

    I don't believe there's ever been a time,

    Oh, when all mankind could find their peace of mind

    I know I need mine

    Oh, if old mankind could find his peace of mind

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Burning, your heart is hurting

    Your love is waning Your soul is waiting

    Another city burning Fear and hate are ruling

    Time has come to live in love...remove the ill within your glum After all you see the ruins...is this what we have all become

    Burning, burning

    Synagogues are burning

    Shopping malls are burning

    Our minds are burning

    Our hearts are hurting

    Burning, burning, burning, burning

    ©2021 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • We had plenty of fun

    Hangin out on the town

    Chasing all the parties and

    Closing all the honky tonks down

    You felt good in my arms

    I guess a boy never knows

    Who is gonna stay around

    And who’s gonna go

    Why do you always have to be the one

    Who comes around to steal my thunder

    You stood me up you had a laugh

    So you could just move on to another

    It took me five maybe six maybe seven times to up and surrender

    And pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    To pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    There was always a sign

    Tellin me caution ahead

    You leavin evry weekend

    Say your spendin time with a friend

    Then it happened again

    You had to tell me bout him

    Now who is gonna stay around

    And who’s gotta go

    Why do you always have to be the one

    Who comes around to steal my thunder

    You stood me up you had a laugh

    So you could just move on to another

    It took me five maybe six maybe seven times to up and surrender

    And pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    To pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    Why do you always have to be the one

    Who comes around to steal my thunder

    You stood me up you had a laugh

    So you could just move on to another

    It took me five maybe six maybe seven times to up and surrender

    And pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    To pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    Pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    Pack it up and wrap it up and send you on down the line

    ©2024 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Freedom rising, freedom rising

    You better know what they're up to before you lose it all

    Look around and recognize it's wrong

    Freedom rising, freedom rising

    Manipulating all day long, young personalities

    They take away the truth and then turn you into slave

    Don't fall for everything they say, need a look at every way, you're in control of who you are

    Freedom rising, freedom rising

    How you think, how you act, how you homage...you will see

    How you love, how you feel, how you get there...liberty

    Freedom rising, freedom rising

    ©2020 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Thinking back over the years

    And trying to hold back all the tears

    Of life and love and happiness and sorrow

    I look into your eyes and see

    A love that has encouraged me

    And I realize you have been my hero

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for me to see who we've become

    Hanging out at the Y.O.

    I know that it's good, good for the soul

    Dreaming about a cabin in Wyoming

    Skipping rocks along Northshore

    Hiking up and down Lord Gore

    Wondering how the time became so golden

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for me to see who we've become

    Driving across America, flying off to Africa

    Remembering the smiles from sea to sea

    Heading down to Disneyland

    I'm a walking with you hand in hand

    Getty up a pony on your knee

    Thinking back over the years

    And trying to hold back all the tears

    Of life and love and happiness and sorrow

    I step into a mirror

    And see the man that I was meant to be

    And I realize you're my hero

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for you to see who I've become

    ©2016 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Thinking back over the years

    And trying to hold back all the tears

    Of life and love and happiness and sorrow

    I look into your eyes and see

    A love that has encouraged me

    And I realize you have been my hero

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for me to see who we've become

    Hanging out at the Y.O.

    I know that it's good, good for the soul

    Dreaming about a cabin in Wyoming

    Skipping rocks along Northshore

    Hiking up and down Lord Gore

    Wondering how the time became so golden

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for me to see who we've become

    Driving across America, flying off to Africa

    Remembering the smiles from sea to sea

    Heading down to Disneyland

    I'm a walking with you hand in hand

    Getty up a pony on your knee

    Thinking back over the years

    And trying to hold back all the tears

    Of life and love and happiness and sorrow

    I step into a mirror

    And see the man that I was meant to be

    And I realize you're my hero

    You're my dad and I'm happy as can be that I'm your son

    You're my dad and it's good for you to see who I've become

    ©2016 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • When you look at me with puppy eyes

    I get caught and I don't realize

    I've been mesmerized and I'm mystified

    When you come and snuggle up to me

    And you put a hand upon my knee

    It's intensity, electricity

    When you fold into my arms and I can hear you breathe

    How a rush of heat comes over me

    What could it be...it's burnin' love

    When you hold your body close to mine

    And our hearts are beating keeping time

    It signifies how our rhythm's right

    When you place a kiss upon my lips

    It's amazing when I feel like this

    Insanity, but oh so naturally

    My love is a fire, your love takes it home

    We know desire...burnin' love

    When you move into my arms and I can feel you breathe

    What a rush of heat runs over me

    How can it be

    If we go out to the mall and we do that creepy crawl

    Are we gonna make it out alive

    We could go down to the river and I could make you dinner

    I only need a fire light

    And if we're feeling good we could sneak into the woods

    And maybe we could stay all night, maybe we could stay all night

    Burnin' love is how I feel for you

    Burnin' love is meant for two

    I'm in love with you...burnin' love

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • When you look at me with puppy eyes

    I get caught and I don't realize

    I've been mesmerized and I'm mystified

    When you come and snuggle up to me

    And you put a hand upon my knee

    It's intensity, electricity

    When you fold into my arms and I can hear you breathe

    How a rush of heat comes over me

    What could it be...it's burnin' love

    When you hold your body close to mine

    And our hearts are beating keeping time

    It signifies how our rhythm's right

    When you place a kiss upon my lips

    It's amazing when I feel like this

    Insanity, but oh so naturally

    My love is a fire, your love takes it home

    We know desire...burnin' love

    When you move into my arms and I can feel you breathe

    What a rush of heat runs over me

    How can it be

    If we go out to the mall and we do that creepy crawl

    Are we gonna make it out alive

    We could go down to the river and I could make you dinner

    I only need a fire light

    And if we're feeling good we could sneak into the woods

    And maybe we could stay all night, maybe we could stay all night

    Burnin' love is how I feel for you

    Burnin' love is meant for two

    I'm in love with you...burnin' love

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Well you know it’s been a real fine summertime

    makin wishes come to life

    always feeling like we don’t want to end the night

    There you go you’re givin me that peace of mind

    I’m seeing dreams before my eyes

    Making memories that will stand the test of time

    And it feels so right just a being in love tonight

    You make a hard-working fun-lovin soul-searchin man out of me

    There’s always some sorta magic and you make it so easy to see

    You turn a gray sky into blue

    You make an old thing feel like new

    You have a way of living life

    I want to be like you

    You know I feel so close to heaven

    When you’re around me

    And I almost forgot to mention

    The way you love is how I love you

    Now I see the way of life you give to me

    The kind of world we need to see

    I’m hearing melodies that will move this heart of mine

    And it feels so right just a being with you tonight

    ©2022 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Feeling easy goin', take a look around

    Seeing people smiling, loving one another, being neighborly

    Maybe I was drinking gazing at the world

    Seen a lot of anger tragedy and war

    Hurting one another...causing so much harm

    It doesn't really feel like I'm in Heaven

    All the hate that can be found

    It doesn't really feel like I'm in Heaven

    Persecution going around

    How is it that we behave...I will need to look again

    Walking through the villa as I turn to go

    I see people smiling giving of themselves

    Giving of themselves

    Loving one another living tenderly

    I think that I feel like I'm in Heaven

    It's the love that I can find

    I think that I feel like I'm in Heaven

    It has been here all the time

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • It’s a new day with changes for you, but you’re sleeping

    Knowing the truth only happens as you greet the morning

    Live today like any other day

    It’ll be OK, luck will come your way

    A new day

    The morning holds promise and hope for the future

    Our wisdom will be far and away so much deeper

    Live today like any other day

    It’ll be OK, luck will come your way

    Live today like any other day

    It’ll be OK, luck will come your way

    Live today like any other day

    It’ll be OK, luck will come your way

    Live today like any other day

    It’ll be OK, luck will come your way

    A new day

    A new day

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • We're in a constant state of confusion

    No common ground to find a solution

    I don't wanna change your mind

    I don't need to change your heart

    We just need a brand new start

    We use the sword of aggravation

    To stunt the growing love in our nation

    I don't wanna change your mind

    I don't need to change your heart

    We just need a brand new start

    It seems like every time I try

    You find a way to turn the tide

    And all the ways I'm satisfied

    You seem to take the other side

    Love is ours to have and hold

    No doubts no fears no fool's gold

    Take my hand upon your heart

    We'll always be a moving part

    We honed the art of balancing power

    Was yesterday's work our finest hour

    I don't wanna change your mind

    I don't need to change your heart

    We just need a brand new start

    It seems like every time I try

    You find a way to turn the tide

    And all the ways I'm satisfied

    You seem to take the other side

    Love is ours to have and hold

    No doubts no fears no fool's gold

    Take my hand upon your heart

    We'll always be a moving part

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • There’s some little children playing in my old backyard

    They’re looking so familiar can you tell who they are

    And there’s a million flowers growing in my old garden spot

    I didn’t know that anything but weeds could fill that lot

    So take me away I want to play at my old farmhouse in May

    Heaven’s the next best thing they say

    So take me away I want to stay at my old farmhouse in May

    Heaven’s the next stop on the way

    There’s the old barn and the old gray car I used to drive

    And there’s the empty treehouse where we learned how to cry

    It’s been so many years ago well you know how they fly

    And down along the old creek side we made those sweet mud pies

    So take me away…

    Mom and Daddy are you calling me

    Yes I hear you I’m not far away

    Those were precious days in every way

    So take me away…

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • When you're looking for love

    You never know what you will find

    Then along comes a woman you like

    She makes you want to settle down

    Don't take me away from my lady

    We've been together for so long

    Don't take me away from my baby tonight

    She needs me holding her tight

    When I was down and lonely

    She was always there to comfort the pain

    Now I have to leave and she'll be lonely

    Why do I have to play this game

    Don't take me away from my lady

    We've been together for so long

    Don't take me away from my baby tonight

    She needs me holding her tight

    I haven't always done good things

    Will I get a chance to try

    I know that I could love that girl forever

    Lord why do I have to say goodbye

    Don't take me away from my lady

    We've been together for so long

    Don't take me away from my baby tonight

    She needs me holding her tight

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • We're not alone, we're not alone, we're not alone

    Realize that we don't live a minute

    Without the power that is keeping us alive

    We're not alone

    Giving back is hardly a decision

    Being grateful for the gift we have

    We're not alone

    You've got to know what's right

    Everybody's gotta keep it tight and cozy

    Be a model citizen try to get along with everyone

    Keep the spirits high

    Knowing that the One will always love

    Get the knowledge of the One I ramble of

    We're not alone

    Inherit something to believe in

    While you walk along this boulevard of life

    We got to realize, we go to know we're not alone

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • There was once a time in my life when I had held you my love

    And now and then I feel like I tried a little too hard my love

    Is that why you, you set me free

    Now I'm free to see whoever I please, but it's you girl who's got me on my knees

    And I'm free to do whatever I may, but it's you girl who put love in my way

    Ya, you girl who put love in my way when you set me free

    There's only so much now I can take so wait til I call you love

    For now I'll take a look at my life and hope I can love again

    Now that you set me free

    Now I'm free to see whoever I please, but it's you girl who's got me on my knees

    And I'm free to do whatever I may, but it's you girl who put love in my way

    Ya, you girl who put love in my way when you set me free

    Now I'm sorry that I could not see it in your eyes, I'm sorry

    And I'm sorry that I did not see it long ago, I'm sorry

    And I'm wishing that I'd never fallin' in love with you, I'm sorry

    That our love had to die, now I'll just sit and cry

    Yes, I'll cry and cry all night, yes I'll cry and cry all night, all night, all night

    Now I'm free to see whoever I please, but it's you girl who's got me on my knees

    And I'm free to do whatever I may, but it's you girl who put love in my way

    Ya, you girl who put love in my way

    Ya, you girl who put love in my way when you set me free

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • We have a little fun whenever you're with me

    Are you with me?

    I feel a little thunder whenever you're with me

    Do you feel it?

    It's a beautiful thing

    I get that feeling when I hear the music

    That kind of feeling where you never wanna lose it

    We hear music

    The music of life

    I feel a little thunder whenever you're with me

    Do you feel it?

    It's a beautiful thing

    It's been a good thing knowing you're with me

    A better way of living

    It's a beautiful thing

    I get that feeling when I hear the music

    That kind of feeling where you never wanna lose it

    We hear music

    The music of life

    It's been a good thing knowing you're with me

    A better way of living

    It's a beautiful thing

    I get that feeling when I hear the music

    That kind of feeling where you never wanna lose it

    We hear music

    The music of life

    I get that feeling when I hear the music

    That kind of feeling where you never wanna lose it

    We hear music

    The music of life

    ©2023 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • There's a place right out of town

    And it's got a lotta open ground

    When I wanna settle down

    I go out and I ride around on a pony all day long

    Come on out to the family farm

    I got a brand new saddle in the old red barn

    We can take a little honey ride

    You and me on a Saturday night

    Pinto Bean is a gentle mare

    Treat her tender and she'll be right there

    Loves to trot in a prancing style

    Kick it up riding side by side together, a honey ride

    Come on out to the family farm

    I got a brand new saddle in the old red barn

    We can take a little honey ride

    You and me on a Saturday night

    A little honey ride, you and me on a honey ride

    We can do this shuffle every time

    Come on out to the family farm

    I got a brand new saddle in the old red barn

    We can take a little honey ride

    You and me on a Saturday night

    ©2023 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Celebrate the music

    You can sing along

    As you're walking down the road, earbud in the radio

    Are you in a happy mood today

    Celebrate the music

    You can sing along

    Got it on your telephone, now you're holding it

    Put it on your list of favorites

    You love the tune and it's beautiful...it doesn't let you down

    Visualize the nature of the sound

    You forward it to all your friends, put it on repeat again

    Listening throughout the night

    You declare it is the best, even better than the rest

    Now it is a hint of you

    Celebrate the music

    You can sing along

    Gonna take a journey in your mind and heart

    Celebrate the music

    You are now a part

    Celebrate beginnings

    Nourishing your soul

    ©2021 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Tell me what it’s all about

    All the things I really need to know

    We hear the stories going around

    Funny how the words begin to flow

    Gonna find what we all become

    In the end our hearts begin to show

    So give it all another chance

    To let it all work out

    To make today a better day

    Leave yourself a time to dance

    And things to laugh about

    To make today a better day

    Da, da da, let's make today a better day

    Wonder where it all began

    All the ways to rise before the fall

    Who knows when you’re going to land

    Doing time just waiting for the call

    Don’t wait until you understand

    There’s a reason we don’t know it all

    I always wonder bout the things they say

    Just for the minute or the day

    But after all it’s almost yesterday

    Anyway hey hey hey

    So give it all another chance

    To let it all work out

    To make today a better day

    And leave yourself a time to dance

    Some things to laugh about

    To make today a better day

    Da, da da, let's make today a better day

    Out beyond the shadow is a rolling sea of light

    Calling us to be who we can be

    In this ever changing life we always have a plan

    Still we never know

    Who will come and go

    So give it all another chance

    To let it all work out

    To make today a better day

    And leave yourself a time to dance

    Some things to laugh about

    To make today a better day

    ©2020 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Did you ever play the cowboy

    Ridin Freedom with a 6-gun in the air

    It was always something special

    The county fair and that big time rodeo

    We couldn’t get there any faster

    Slowin down was not the answer

    Keeping secrets from our sisters

    Telling lies with all our brothers

    There’s a little bit of history, it’s called our life.

    And a little bit of mystery and it’s our life.

    You say we’re needin some reality but it’s our life.

    I always want to be a dreamer

    It helps to make a good believer

    In our life, our life.

    Do you think about your first love

    Summer parties at the drive in parking lot

    Getting married to your sweetheart

    Countin babies at the family bbq

    We couldn’t make it any faster

    Slowing down could be the answer

    Doin social with your sister

    Pheasant huntin with your brother

    There’s a little bit of history, it’s called our life.

    And a little bit of mystery and it’s our life.

    You say we’re needin some reality but it’s our life.

    I always want to be a dreamer

    It helps to make a good believer

    In our life, our life.

    ©2016 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • You're the light of my life shining bright

    You're the light of my life and it's alright

    I can't believe my eyes when you're in sight

    You're the light of my life feeling fine

    You're the light of my life all the time

    I do believe that I have been aligned

    You're the light of my life deep inside

    You're the light of my life who I confide

    I can't believe that I can feel this high

    You're the light of my life day and night

    You're the light of my life you simplify

    I do believe that I will testify

    You fill me up with pride and the love that you provide

    It pulls my heart into your own

    When you came into my life I went and threw my fear aside

    Realizing that your love is true

    I know you love me even if not justified

    You let my heaven come alive

    And I'll remember as we're rolling with the times

    You are always by my side

    You're the light of my life, light of my life…...

    ©2016 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • I’m looking at you

    Watching you grow around me

    I’m walking with you

    Seeing you step beside me

    Makes me feel better than I am

    My boy you’re a wonderful part of me

    My boy you’re an angel living with me

    I’m thinking of you

    Having a laugh then crying

    I’m dreaming of you

    Growing up fast and flying

    Home to your wife and new family

    My boy you’re wonderful part of me

    My boy you’re an angel living with me

    Don’t count the years like dollar bills

    You’ll be out too soon

    Don’t try to read between the pages

    But read all the lines

    Don’t have a fear for things unknown

    And you will reach the stars in your eyes

    I have a feeling you’ll be right for your time

    And I believe that you’ll be fine in your time

    Oh, in your time...oh

    My boy you’re wonderful part of me

    My boy you’re an angel living with me

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Say you will be a friend to me for life is too long to live in hostility

    But it seems like every time you turn around that's all you see

    You've given hope to someone when you show equality

    It's hope that hides the sorrow when you live in harmony

    Let all you are be a lamp or a shining star

    And breathe with a sigh knowing on whom we rely

    You've given hope to someone when you show equality

    It's hope that hides the sorrow when you live in harmony

    We've given hope to someone when we show equality

    It's hope that hides the sorrow when we live in harmony

    Hope is the reason I hold on

    ©2018 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • I must have been mistaken

    I thought we were on our way

    But I've been away from you for so long

    And I'm missin' you today

    We'll now deny we were gonna try

    To go a long long way

    But you know it's been a long time baby

    Since I held your little hand in mine

    And I ain't gonna do it again

    I got better things to do with my time

    It's been a long time baby

    Since I held your little hand in mine

    And I don't wanna do it again

    I got better things to do with my time

    So let's just build a wall

    Between you and me and what we had

    I can't live my own expectations

    I was such a fool to take your hand

    But now I see what you were sayin' to me

    About your bein' free

    And you know it's been a long time baby

    Since I held your little hand in mine

    And I ain't gonna do it again

    I got better things to do with my time

    It's been a long time baby

    Since I held your little hand in mine

    And I don't wanna do it again

    I got better things to do with my time

    The wall has been constructed

    As far as I'm concerned

    We dare not look at each other

    Such a lesson I have learned

    I walked away from that wall today

    And there's nothin' left to say

    And you know it's been a long time baby

    ©2017 Cabela and Schmitt BMI

  • Inside my ears are ringing, it's wedding bells

    It's little children singing and feeling swell

    Cause I'm crazy, yes I'm crazy

    My mind is sort of racing, it's hard to tell

    With you my sight is hazy my heart could fail

    But I'm crazy, yes I'm crazy

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love, oh ya

    Outside the stars are shinning right in your eyes

    I see reflections of me to my surprise

    But I'm crazy, yes I'm crazy

    I cherish time together, the love we share

    Even in clement weather, well I don't care

    Cause I'm crazy, yes I'm crazy

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love, oh ya

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love, oh ya

    Crazy, crazy about your love, baby I'm crazy, crazy about your love

    ©1995 Cabela and Schmitt BMI