A NEW Partnership

co-written with Michelle Alvey

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Well I figured they were gone

That my romancin’ days were through

But then ya’ came along

To bring a different point of view

You shattered preconceptions

That had settled in my mind

Gave my world a new 'die-rection'

And this heart a second life

It’s been a minute

I ain’t sure if it’ll work

It’s been a minute

Am I just a clueless jerk?

Can’t be sure where love will go

Until we’re in it

So for now all I really know is …

It’s been a minute

Like strangers in a foreign land

We slowly navigate our way

Travelin’ hand in hand

While we savor brighter days

Troubled by distraction

‘Cause you complicate my mind

Overwhelmed by an attraction

I was sure I’d never find

Only a minute

Is this feelin’ really true?

Only a minute

How could we have a clue?

Can’t be sure where love will go

Until we’re in it

So for now all I really know is …

It’s been a minute

Can true love come at first sight?

Well I guess we’ll find out

When I see your smile at first light

There won’t be any doubt

In just a minute

That’s all it took for me

In just a minute

Feelin’ blessed as I could be

Can’t be sure where love will go

Until we’re in it

So for now all I really know is it’s been …

Quite a minute

It’s been a minute 

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Wanderin’ through the desert

Tempted at each turn

Despairin’ God had left us

To leave our hearts to burn

But it’s clear what He was doin’

While we languished in the breeze

He had destined all along

To bring you near to me

Near to me

The Good Lord had it planned

Near to me

Now I understand

All those lonely years behind us

As far as I can see

The Lord is here to guide us

And keep you near to me

The Good Book says it well

Recorded for all time

I am my beloved’s

And my beloved’s mine

As we climb the highest mountain

And we cross the deepest sea

His Spirit lives within us

To keep you here with me

Here with me

It is written in the stars

Here with me

No matter where you are

All those lonely years behind us

As far as I can see

The Lord is here to guide us

And keep you near to me

Though distance or distractions

Might make it seem we’re far apart

There’s no way for you to leave

This special place within my heart

Dear to me

So precious in my mind

Dear to me

So gentle and so kind

All those lonely years behind us

As far as I can see

The Lord is here to guide us

And keep you near to me

The Lord is here to guide us

And keep you near to me 

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They say it took Him six days

Usin' nothin' but His words

To fashion all the vastness

Of this amazing universe

But as He neared the finish

Words alone just wouldn’t do

He saved up somethin' special

For the day that God made you

When God made you

There was nothin' else to say

When God made you

Then I simply knelt to pray

I try to thank Him, but no words

Could ever be as true

As the wonder of your beauty

That I feel through and through

I was forever changed

When God made you

In a deep and silent slumber

He gently opened up my chest

Took a part of me and formed you

Filled you with His Holy Breath

He sent us on our journeys

Far apart but now that’s through

A reunited perfect union

From what had once been two

When God made you

It took my breath away

When God made you

My darkness turned to day

I try to thank Him, but no words

Could ever be as true

As the wonder of your beauty

That I feel through and through

I was forever changed

When God made you

My eyes could never weary

Of gazing at your face

Our hearts beating so clearly

As we marvel at His Grace

When God made you

My world became complete

When God made you

The bitter taste turned sweet

I try to thank Him, but no words

Could ever be as true

As the wonder of your beauty

That I feel through and through

I was forever changed

When God made you

I was forever changed

When God made you

co-written with Michelle Alvey

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We’ve got our good and valid reasons

For sometimes bein’ on the road

But all this waitin’ on the seasons

Leaves an ache deep in my soul

I’ve been checkin’ your flight status

And waitin’ for you to get home

So we can spend some time together

I need to see you and feel close

I don’t care about your next trip

‘Cause tonight I’m not alone

This glass of wine has got one last sip

Pay the check and take me home

Take me home

Ta-ay-ay-ay-ke me home

Come on now, take me home

I need to go there

It’s been so long

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

And our reunions taste so sweet

Survived those lonely nights without you

Knowin’ you’d come back to me

Now wrap your lovin’ arms around me

Hold me tight and don’t let go

Unaware of my surroundin’s

I’ll find the peace that makes me whole

So I don’t care about your next trip

‘Cause tonight I’m not alone

This glass of wine has got one last sip

Pay the check and take me home

Pay the check and take me home

Just pay the check and take me home 

Michelle Alvey helped fix the first verse

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Well, I ain’t sayin’ everythin’ is perfect

We know we've got our rough spots to work through

But bein’ with Michelle is such a pure fit

It must be from the Lord, I know it's true

Yeah, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together

For eternal purposes so good and true

He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather

Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do

The path that lies before us idn’t easy

Obstacles and troubles line the way

But through the power of prayer an’ intercedin’

We’ll conquer all and keep evil at bay

Well, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together

For eternal purposes so good and true

He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather

Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do

Anytime a hint of doubt

Invades our minds or makes us blind

To all His Grace and that we’re truly blessed

It’s then we cry a simple prayer

And suddenly we know He’s there

Reminding us that His Love is the best

Well, I can’t say exactly where we’re goin’

But I am sure to Whom we do belong

Walking with the Lord will keep us growin’

A three-strand-cord is thirty times as strong

Well, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together

For eternal purposes so good and true

He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather

Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do

Nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do

Nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do 

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There’s a debt that I can’t pay off

Though I’ve labored all my life

All those years without a day off

All those dark and lonely nights

And I know I don’t deserve it

He knows the things I’ve done

I’m so far from bein’ perfect

Yet He loves me like a son

Thank You, Lord

For everything you do

Thank You, Lord

For just bein’ you

There’s no deed that I could offer

To make You love me more

I cry out to your altar …

Thank You, Lord

There are times when I can’t feel You

And You seem so far away

Then You turn to show the Real You

And I bow my head to pray

Thank You, Lord

For everything you do

Thank You, Lord

For just bein’ you

There’s no deed that I could offer

To make You love me more

I cry out to your altar …

Thank You, Lord

I’m invited to this table

This great Thanksgiving Feast

And as far I am able

My praise shall never cease

There’s no deed that I could offer

To make You love me more

I cry out to your altar …

Thank You, Lord

Thank You, Lord

Thank You, Lord 

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Tellin’ ya’ boy if that’s the way ya’ really feel

Might be time to seal the deal

Time to tie the knot

Put a ring on it

So go and ask my Dad and if he approves

Then it’s time to make your move

Time to take the plunge

Go and git’ ‘er done

‘Cause I know you got that hunger

But you ain’t gittin’ any younger

So if yer’ sure that this is it

Ya’ better get and git’ us hitched

Well there’s some folk who might call it poisonin’

But go and call the lawyers in

Git’ them to write it up

A nice and tight pre-nup

Git’ the feelin’ that ya’ might wanna consummate

So let’s wed ‘fore it’s too late

For you to finalize

A proper weddin’ night

‘Cause I know you got that hunger

But you ain’t gittin’ any younger

So if yer’ sure that this is it

Ya’ better get and git’ us hitched

Tellin’ ya’ darlin’ that’s the way I really feel

I know it’s time to seal the deal

Time to tie the knot

Put a ring on it

I went and asked yer’ Dad and he approves

So now it’s time to make my move

In just a little while

We’re gonna’ walk that aisle

‘Cause ya’ know I got that hunger

And I ain’t gittin’ any younger

I know for shor' that this is it

I’m gonna’ get and git’ us hitched

But only if you say “yes” – that is….

So what d’ ya’ say, Darlin’?